Which ink/toner does the HP LaserJet Pro M404dn use?
The HP LaserJet Pro M404dn (laser, 2019) uses HP 58X, HP 58A.
Third-party cartridge risk: Low no firmware lockout is on record for this printer, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work.
The HP LaserJet Pro M404dn uses HP 58X and HP 58A black toner cartridges which come in standard and XL yield versions with page yields of about 10000 pages for the XL version and about 3000 pages for the standard version. When choosing between standard and high yield cartridges it's worth considering that the higher cost per page of the standard cartridge may be offset by its lower upfront price. The printer also has no firmware restrictions on record making third-party cartridges a viable option.
Compatible cartridges
| Cartridge | Color | Yield | Pages | OEM price | Cost/page | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 58X | black | XL | 10000 | $178.99 | 1.8¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
| HP 58A | black | standard | 3000 | $94.99 | 3.2¢ | OEM · AmazonCompatible |
XL (high-yield) cartridges cost more upfront but lower the cost per page, which is better if you print a lot.
The HP LaserJet Pro M404dn is not on our firmware-lockout list, so third-party toner should work. By list price its high-yield HP 58X works out to about 1.8 cents per page, roughly 44% less than the 3.2 cents of the standard HP 58A. If you print often the high-yield cartridge is the better value, and a well-reviewed compatible version lowers the cost further.
Cheaper third-party options
- InkCartridges.com compatible for HP 58X: $39.99
link pending
High: 10k-page laser toner at a fraction of OEM cost.
Frequently asked questions
Which toner does the HP LaserJet Pro M404dn use?
The HP LaserJet Pro M404dn uses HP 58A and HP 58X.
Does the HP LaserJet Pro M404dn take XL cartridges?
Yes. Besides the standard cartridges it accepts HP 58X. A high-yield XL holds more toner and costs less per page, which is worth it if you print often.
Will third-party toner work in the HP LaserJet Pro M404dn, or will firmware block it?
The HP LaserJet Pro M404dn is not on our firmware-lockout list, so compatible and remanufactured cartridges should work. Firmware can change with an update, so it is worth checking before buying a large supply.
How many pages do the HP LaserJet Pro M404dn cartridges print?
Rated yields are the HP 58A at about 3000 pages and the HP 58X at about 10000 pages. Real-world yield depends on how much you print and how much toner each page uses.
What is the cheapest toner for the HP LaserJet Pro M404dn?
By list price the lowest cost per page here is the HP 58X at about 1.8 cents per page. A reliable compatible or remanufactured cartridge can lower that further.
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Last reviewed . Compiled by MyCartridgeFinder from manufacturer cartridge finders and retailer cross reference tables, then checked against this printer's database record. Cartridge numbers and yields come from that record, never from guesswork. See our methodology and data sources.